Very cool article, and even though I haven’t read a single page of the series I have learned much about it through chats of fans. Thanks for the heads up for a biblical tie to a much discussed collection!

]]>Comment on The Vanity Games by Kate McCallumhttps://www.neoblogs.org/jhughes/2012/03/12/the-vanity-games/#comment-45
Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:30:26 +0000http://blogs.jfusa.net/hughesj/?p=75#comment-45It is very interesting to watch the absence of religion in these books. Like you said there has never been an age where religion has not played a major role in the society. The movie “Book of Eli” also describes a post-apocalyptic world where everyone is fighting to get their hands on the Bible. The antagonist realizes the power of religion and thus seeks out the Bible because of the power he remembers it having over people before the apocalypse. The movie portrays very well how tied in religion is with society and people’s need for something to hope in beyond this life.
]]>Comment on Does the Universe Have a Purpose? by jakehttps://www.neoblogs.org/jhughes/2011/02/28/does-the-universe-have-a-purpose/#comment-44
Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:49:26 +0000http://jhughes.neoblogs.org/?p=64#comment-44“The saddest thing I ever did see
Was a woodpecker peckin’ at a plastic tree.”

A meaningless universe could never be as heart breaking as people pretending to have meaning in a meaningless universe. I’ve heard convicted existentialists proclaim that there’s so much “freedom” and “beauty” in “creating your own purpose and destiny”. I suppose you would have to keep telling yourself that in order to feel good while maintaining your self-imposed slavery to a delusion.

]]>Comment on Does the Universe Have a Purpose? by jon_h.https://www.neoblogs.org/jhughes/2011/02/28/does-the-universe-have-a-purpose/#comment-43
Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:31:49 +0000http://jhughes.neoblogs.org/?p=64#comment-43Very cool indeed Dr. Hughes, I love your emphasis of the quality of life given the idea there is no universal purpose. It really makes me scratch my head as to how focused people are on what is ultimately empty and void. Whether it be something small as an A on a test or as large as acquiring world peace; without a sense of purpose it is just as you say “a reflection of Ecclesiastes.”

I for one am overjoyed at how significant our lives are through our Lord. Praise be His name!

]]>Comment on Bart Ehrman Speaks at KSU by J Small Zhttps://www.neoblogs.org/jhughes/2011/01/22/bart-ehrman-speaks-at-ksu/#comment-42
Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:56:21 +0000http://jhughes.neoblogs.org/?p=60#comment-42Cool article Joel! Its crazy how so many university professors have no problem complimenting and respecting many religions like Islam or eastern religions, yet they go out of their ways to attack Christianity and make it clear they have no respect for it at all.
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Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:11:55 +0000http://jhughes.neoblogs.org/?p=56#comment-41My cousin recommended this blog and she was totally right keep up the fantastic work!

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]]>Comment on Review of “Kingdom Triangle”–Part 2 by FEBA Forever!https://www.neoblogs.org/jhughes/2008/06/25/review-of-kingdom-triangle-part-2/#comment-14
Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:43:34 +0000http://jhughes.neoblogs.org/?p=7#comment-14[…] (2009), which have already criticized with regards to its treatment of spiritual disciplines (http://jhughes.neoblogs.org/2008/06/review-of-kingdom-triangle-part-2/). In this older (Lost Virtue) book, learning to play golf or the piano through practice and […]
]]>Comment on Life is Relationships by kmccallumhttps://www.neoblogs.org/jhughes/2010/09/07/life-is-relationships/#comment-40
Thu, 23 Sep 2010 06:28:22 +0000http://jhughes.neoblogs.org/?p=52#comment-40Very beautiful, Joel. “whoever dies with the most toys wins” indeed raises bullies. I thought that was particularly insightful.
]]>Comment on Young adults are less religious by The Plight of Universities | NeoZinehttps://www.neoblogs.org/jhughes/2010/04/27/young-adults-are-less-religious/#comment-39
Mon, 03 May 2010 07:21:56 +0000http://jhughes.neoblogs.org/?p=47#comment-39[…] from: FEBA Forever!Footnotes:Other report include Pew Charitable Trust, Barna Group, Already Gone, The Last Christian […]
]]>Comment on Young adults are less religious by J Small Zhttps://www.neoblogs.org/jhughes/2010/04/27/young-adults-are-less-religious/#comment-38
Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:34:02 +0000http://jhughes.neoblogs.org/?p=47#comment-38yeah
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